Officer Down Memorial Page

I served with brother CO. Curry on quite a few occasions in D-Cell House-known as the "Dog Pound" during that time and I can say he was definately a fine officer to have served with. I also knew his brother-we were neighbors. I have since moved on from the prison and moved west. I have heard that the prison did make major changes to help protect staff. I still take issue with the fact that the inmate who attacked Curry wasn't given the death penalty, but I guess thats how things go. Anyway, Curry RIP and for the rest of the staff I pray that God watches over you always...Peace!

former CO at ISP Norwood
December 7, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer Phillip K. Curry, you can be proud him. His death was senseless, but in the end, it helped the men and women who work behind the wall of all the prisons in the state of Indiana. I thought you would like to know that because of his sacrifice, the powers that be decided to give radios to all staff members working behind the walls. As a correctional officer who has worked D cell house and every cellhouse at Indiana State Prison, this was truly an accomplishment. The sad part is that it took the loss of a fine officer to get it done. Thank you for your service and dedication to a very thankless joob!

Correctional Officer
Indiana Department of Corrections
January 19, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 13, 2009

I went to CTI with Officer Curry in June 1993, In fact I still have a picture of a fire engine he drew for me, knowing I am a volunteer firefighter as well as Correctional Officer(at the time) I was saddened by his loss. Officer Curry was a great assett to the IDOC, Just remember he may be gone but not forgotten, May he rest in peace. I will always remember his infectious smile

Sergeant
IDOC
June 8, 2008

As always I was thinking about you today. I had a brainstorm to just google your name, and like wow, here you are looking back at me. Life was just never the same when you left us. I visit your grave site often, but I will miss you forever. Tell Mom, Rachel, Gettis and Jermiah that I look forward to us one day being together on the other side.

Veronica Davis
sister
February 29, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
December 7, 2007

Thank you for your service. This was probably the worst day of your families life. I was born.

Daughter of Fallen Detective (My Hero)
October 19, 2007

I’m a 22 year veteran of our department. I began my career at WCC and served there for 2 years before transferring to a minimum security beat.

I don’t know if I would have lasted 22 years at W.C.C, ISP, or any of the other medium/max units we have. We just lost a brother in SBPD in the last week and I came to this page for the first time to see if we are included here. I’m glad to see we are.

I’m ashamed to say “we”. I don’t consider myself part of the corrections family since I am safely tucked away in a minimum security facility. I don’t deserve to be counted among the finest that you, and the other brothers in the Indiana Department of Corrections are. You gave your all for a thankless duty that most look down on. There is no glamour and the thanks offered are the prayers you give to God when you walk out of the place in one piece every day.

Thank you Officer Curry…Thank you all Custody staff in the pits of our state institutions for making me remember that I represent YOU and the sacrifice Brother Curry made.

The watch is mine, now what will I do with it…

Sergeant
IDOC
April 27, 2007

Brother:
I have been with the Dept. for 10 years now. I look at your picture every tour of duty.
You have had a huge impact on my life and I credit you for my safety.
Your a HERO, plain and simple.
Not very many men or women would walk your beat and as C.O's we are the Police for a town inhabited by convicted criminals.
Rest easy my brother, I will handle it from here and carry the torch.

Respectfully, #14 IDOC

*14
IDOC
April 24, 2007

Officer Curry I would like to express my condolences to your family and friends. I never knew you but I'm sure you were one of the finest officers the Indiana Department Of Corrections had, you fought to the end for what you believed in and lived for. Thank you for your service dedication. Rest in Peace brother the watch is now ours.

Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.O. Houma,La
May 29, 2006

I'm a Police Officer, and I couldn't imagine what the corrections officers go through. God Bless be safe...

We will take it from here brother.

Patrolman CJ
HPD
January 31, 2005

We are sometimes the forgotten arm of law-enforcement. Your tragic death is a is a sad reminder of how dangerous corrections can be. You are gone, but will never be forgotten!

Warriors Spirit, Servants Heart!

Correctional Officer
October 12, 2004

TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OFFICER CURRY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.I KNOW IT TAKES A BRAVE MAN TO GET UP EVERY MORNING AND GO TO A JOB LIKE OURS.OUR SRONGEST WEAPON IS OUR COMMROTERY, SO I AM GREATLY SADEND TO LOOSE A DOC BROTHER BUT KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BRANTLINGER
CIC
March 29, 2004

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOUR A HERO...FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS MCPD (IN)

OFFICER FOLEY
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF
March 29, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l
December 13, 2003

Your killer received sixty years in prison for your senseless murder. Your picture is posted in the administration building and I see it every day when I walk through the gates to go behind the wall. I've talked to several people who knew you and they all say you served the institution well. Rest in peace, brother.

Anonymous